We all know that Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia, affecting millions of people in the United States and around the world. But did you know that 1…
Category: Dementia
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Alzheimer’s Disease: The Result of the Brain Trying to Protect Itself
Another trip to the bookstore; another stack of books purchased and ready to be consumed. This trip yields books on gut health, eating to avoid dementia, and of course, Alzheimer’s…
Memory Care 101
The older population is expanding, and more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia due to Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Frontotemporal dementia.…
Memory Care: Designing for Success
In 2009, I wrote a book entitled The Person-Centered Way: Revolutionizing Quality of Life in Long-Term Care. Chapter 6, “From an Institution to a Home: Environmental Changes”, outlined some ideas…
Elopement in Senior Care
It has been estimated that roughly one-third of residents in senior care wander at least once during their stay. Some studies indicate that 1 out of 5 residents diagnosed with…
Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors
One of the most requested training topics that I provide in senior care facilities is managing behaviors of residents diagnosed with some type of dementia. Between 50% – 80% of…